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YF08 WYB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,927 mi
Last recorded130,927 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 130,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 130,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 124,967 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE

Fail 17 May 2018 124,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR INNER (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE

Pass 19 May 2017 117,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

indicator warning light flashing faster than external lamps

Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,422 miles

slight movement in both front suspension bushes

Pass 23 May 2015 99,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,458 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2011 48,379 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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YF08 WYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 WYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF08 WYB registered?

YF08 WYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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